Washington, April 26: President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for the construction of a high-security ballroom within the White House complex. Reflecting on 150 years of history, he emphasized the necessity of such a center in light of recent shooting incidents.
He stated on social media that the events of Saturday night highlight the need for a secure venue, which has been a demand of every president for the past century and a half due to the presence of the military, Secret Service, and law enforcement.
According to Trump, if the currently stalled military top-secret ballroom were completed, the recent incident would not have occurred. He believes that the ballroom can be built quickly, featuring both aesthetic appeal and high-level security features, ensuring that no unauthorized person can gain access. It would be located within the gates of the world’s most secure building, the White House.
In his remarks, Trump also referenced a woman, Carol Quillin, who is the president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He sarcastically suggested that she should withdraw her lawsuit against the ballroom construction, which he claims is causing unnecessary delays.
Quillin’s organization has been fighting against the demolition of the White House East Wing, which was built in 1902, to make way for the new ballroom. In April 2026, a court halted all construction activities based on the complaint filed by the trust.
Trump is currently embroiled in a legal battle over the demolition of the East Wing to construct a new, expansive 90,000-square-foot ballroom and an underground bunker. Following the lawsuit from the trust, the court temporarily blocked the project, citing the need for Congressional approval before demolishing historic structures.
The Trump administration is accused of attempting to bypass proper procedures by demolishing the historic East Wing without Congressional consent. In March 2026, federal judge Richard Leon deemed the construction illegal and imposed a halt. The Trump administration has appealed this decision, as plans for a heavily fortified bunker beneath the ballroom continue.
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